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James Cameron Confirms Avatar Franchise Could End if Fire and Ash Flames Out at Box Office

James Cameron Confirms Avatar Franchise Could End if Fire and Ash Flames Out at Box Office

James Cameron is one of the few filmmakers left who can still move global audiences on name recognition alone. But even the “king of the world” isn’t immune to modern theatrical realities — and now he’s openly acknowledging that the entire Avatar franchise may hinge on the Avatar Fire and Ash box office performance this December.

Simu Liu Says Asian Actors Now Seen as “Risky” by Studios as Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, & Others Score Huge Roles in Hollywood Blockbusters

Simu Liu Says Asian Actors Now Seen as “Risky” by Studios as Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, & Others Score Huge Roles in Hollywood Blockbusters

Actor Simu Liu lashed out at the film industry Sunday night. Using his Threads account, the star of Marvel’s Shang-Chi wrote, “Put some Asians in literally anything right now.” He followed that with a claim that Asian representation on screen is backsliding, which he finds “appalling.”

Warner Bros. Discovery Wants Second Round of Bids by Monday as Zaslav Pushes for $30 Per Share Goal

Warner Bros. Discovery Wants Second Round of Bids by Monday as Zaslav Pushes for $30 Per Share Goal

The race for Warner Bros. is officially entering its next—and most chaotic—phase. According to multiple industry outlets, Warner Bros. Discovery has now told potential buyers to submit a second round of bids by Monday, signaling that the first offers weren’t big enough and the studio wants stronger offers before narrowing the field.

Paramount Bid Surges Ahead as CNN Becomes the Unexpected Prize in Warner Bros. Discovery War

Paramount Bid Surges Ahead as CNN Becomes the Unexpected Prize in Warner Bros. Discovery War

When the bidding battle for Warner Bros. Discovery kicked off this week, very few expected CNN to become an asset dominating the conversation. But here we are — and according to industry insiders speaking with the New York Post, Paramount Skydance is suddenly the frontrunner to acquire WB, and CNN is the surprising reason why.